Sky Sports added that a move was unlikely right now with Simeone unlikely to break his contract mid-season, and it appears that the chances of a move at the end of the season, or any other stage in the future, may similarly be slim.

With Sky Sports' recent report suggesting that Moshiri is prepared to match some of the biggest spenders in the top flight, it may not be a surprise if he would seriously consider offering terms that Simeone may find appealing.

It remains to be seen however, whether Simeone's reported demands put the Everton owner off or not, and of course, Simeone would surely want a number of other assurances before he considered taking the job even if the Toffees decide at some stage to put some tempting terms in front of him.